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How to cure a headache

Last night, I had a headache, and as I rooted around in our medicine cabinet for Advil, I came across this headache soother, which my old roommate had given me. She swore by the stuff, so I decided to give it a try. You just massage it onto your temples and forehead; the Menthol Crystals feel cool and calming, while the lavender relaxes you. And lo and behold...it worked like a charm.

Just thought I'd pass it along! It's always nice to find natural remedies. Any other headache tricks to share? I'd love to hear!(Top photo by Alpha Smoot for this braid tutorial)

Ordered!! Thanks so much! I have suffered from migraines for over 15 years. I have been taking an all-natural supplement called Butterbur for the last 5 months and it has really reduced the frequency of my migraines. I love all natural remedies, so thanks again for sharing.

One thing to do when you have a headache is to drink water. Often we get headaches because we are dehydrated. My cure is to drink a large glass of water and then go laydown and put pressure over my eyes.

Once i was told that if you press your hand hard, right in that soft part between your thumb and your forefinger the headache will go away!As I rarely suffer from migraines or headaches I never really tried it! so I really don't know if it's true.

Probably the pain will just move from your head to your hand (if you press really hard):-D

Since most of my headaches seem to be related to stress, when one comes on, I always try alternate nostril breathing (it's a form of meditation). You can look up directions online. It almost always works immediately for me!

I used to have terrible headache quite often. (So did my grandmother and mom.) I couldn't go out without putting a pain relief in my bag, otherwise I would possibly get in trouble when it starts outside.

But since I started hatha yoga a year ago, I don't need them anymore at all. I may feel a little dizzy when the class is hard, but it goes away quickly and I go out without carrying medicine now.

I wonder if headache associates with blood circulation or something. It is so wonderful to be completely pain free. So my ultimate solution is exercise.

If I'm out and I get a headache, I pinch the fleshy part in between my thumb and index finger. There's a spot close to the joint- and you'll know it when you find it- that hurts when you massage it. Once you find that, squeeze it for a minute or two and your headache should go away.

Head On was my go-to, Joanna, but like you said, you can't buy it anymore. Drat! I agree with Lynn, Tiger Balm is very good. Thank you for sharing this Soother, I must give it a try. I've been using triptans to treat my migraines of 21 years, but a cooling balm is so helpful.

Peppermint oil! It's amazing! Young Living is the way to go... They also sell a blend called "M-Grain" that is great for those who suffer from migraines!https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/essential-oils/singles/peppermint-essential-oil Sponsor #1772299.

Pets. I used to get migraines twice or more a week, but as soon as my husband and I got a dog they disappeared. I'm positive it's because of him. Now I've had approximately two migraines since February, all because of a furry best friend. Despite the fact that he's a drain on our money and time, and I'm constantly worrying about his well-being, he's made me a healthier person :)

Tiffany - I recently read grape juice could prevent migraines. It might be worth a shot... thought I would pass that on. For headaches I do typically reach for Advil if it persists, but I try to drink a big glass of water on the off chance I'm just dehydrated before I pop a pill.

My mother used to tie a scarf tight around my head when I got a headache. Would sometimes give relief, but holy moly don't take the scarf off too soon or your head will feel like it's visibly throbbing.

The other day, I tried that trick of putting your hands and feet in warm water and leaving forward with ice on your neck, and it definitely made a difference. It didn't cure the headache, but it made it a lot better. I get them a lot, so it's great to hear about other strategies!

I get awful headaches and my neurologist "prescribed" me magnesium vitamins. Since I've been taking them daily the frequency of the headaches is GREATLY reduced. Also, it's a little strange but a netti pot can do wonders! Love the blog Joanna!

When I get a headache I, first try to figure out why I have it, so I start with a big glass of water (Like Laura) and then if its from tension, I will put a warm bean bag (mine is shaped like a puppy and it goes in the micro wave... a little twisted but totally works) on my shoulders to loosen them, and cold chamomile tea bags on my eyes... or I suppose cucumbers would work too. I've had migraines since childhood and even was one of the early patients to have botox injected down my neck and shoulders to help. but nothing works better than cold tea bags and some shoulder relaxin. P.s. the chamomile tea bags on your eyes also works for pink eye.

Agreeing with the others -- the fleshy part between your thumb and index finger works for me most of the time. Although when I'm too late and have a migraine, I turn the lights off and sit in silence for about 15 minutes. Helps to soothe me and reduce the stress that created it in the first place!

I love ALL of the badger balm products!!! (I personally prefer them to Burt's Bees.) The Highland mint balm in a tub is THE BEST THING when I'm sick. I slather it all over my face to deal with the dry skin from nose blowing. In the winter I use it on my hands also.

someone else mentioned putting an ice pack on your neck, but what REALLY helps is if you then soak your feet, at the same time, in hot water. it's a crazy feeling but it's like it resets your nerves from feeling pain or something.

I get tension headaches pretty regularly, so unfortunately I have lots of tips and tricks! Many headaches are the result of dehydration, so my #1 trick is to drink a big glass of water, a small cup of coffee (caffeine helps), and take a 30-minute nap. And random, but peppermint tea, regular (not Diet) coke and, for whatever reason, McDonald's burgers are all good saves for me.

I've had migraines for years, and an ice pack on the back of my neck helps a little. I've heard if you put your feet in warm water and an ice pack on your neck it's supposed to draw blood away from your head/neck and help with head pain.

I suffer from a lot of headaches and have always found the cold cloth on the neck routine helpful. Next time I get one, I'm definitely going to try the soaking your feet in hot water plus cold cloth on the neck trick.

Similar to the hand pressure point people are talking about, I find I can get immense relief from applying pressure to my eyebrows. There's a point kind of to the middle that dips in a bit, that's the spot. It should almost hurt to push on it.

Totally fascinating to read a few repeated comments about massaging the fleshy webbing between your thumb and forefinger. I've had a throbbing headache most of the day and haven't wanted to resort to painkillers so this tip is just what I am after.

awesome!First let me start by saying i'm not one of those super zealous essential oils people. They seem cool and what not, but the ones that instagram the oils everyday...i am always tempted to comment "cool your jets".

I had a horrid migraine a few weeks back and filled a bowl with warm water, sprinkled some eucalyptus in there and swished a washcloth in it. Then I put that on as a compress. I re-swished a few times, but it really helped!

This sounds similar to Tiger Balm, which I've been using since I was little and my mum bought it from the local Chinese restaurant. Have you tried it? It's got a very characteristic smell and gives you the hot/cold effect which helps so much with headaches and muscle pain.

I've heard that you can often get over a headache simply by drinking water. That's because headache (sometimes) could just be a way that our body uses to tell us it's thirsty.. True or false? Don't know, but the side effects of drinking a glass of water are zero, so I guess it's worth trying this tip :-)

Water, like most people, and the best trick I have is to chew peppermint gum. The peppermint is soothing and the chewing action releases tension in the neck and jaw (often a silent culprit of headaches) as well as increases circulation which is very important for helping headaches.

I suffer with daily headaches and average a couple migraines a month so I'm never without gum.

Also, if you do take pain medication, take it with something highly caffeinated as the caffeine will help the medication take effect faster.